| "Don't Let the Stars (Get in Your Eyes)" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Slim Willet With The Brush Cutters | |
| B-side | "Hadacol Corners" |
| Published | October 22, 1952 |
| Released | September 1952 |
| Genre | Country |
| Length | 2:52 |
| Label | 4 Star |
| Songwriter(s) | Slim Willet |
"Don't Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes" is a country song about a man away from home who is worried that his paramour may unwittingly stray from their relationship. It was written by Winston L. Moore (whose stage name was Slim Willet) and published in 1952.[1] The song has been recorded in many different styles by many performers, with Perry Como's version hitting number 1 in both the US and UK.[2]
The title comes from the opening refrain: